Arkayvizyon 2

Arkayvizyon 2 will be the second edition of the Chant Ka Arkayvizyon, the national selection event to determine the Arkaystian representative in the Maia Song Contest. It will be hosted in Prekysta, in the Glomrau Arena. The contest will consist of 8 songs, and the winner will represent Arkaystia in the Maia Song Contest 2. All countries are invited to vote in the selection.

On 5 July 2016 it was announced by ATV that they would begin to announce the artists for Arkayvizyon 2, staggered over a short period of time. Rumour mill newspaper Ka Rumar! stated that they had reason to believe that the contest would be expanded into 2 semi finals of 8 contests. ATV are yet to comment on the matter.

Semi 1
Mahan Moin, born 11 March 1982 is an Arkaystian singer from Krelani, Tretsk. She became known after entering a reality singing show where she made the live shows but ultimately finished in 9th place. Moin is known for her proud ethic heritage which comes through strongly in her music. She will sing "Azizami" in semi final 1.

Imany, born 5 April 1979 is an Arkaystian singer from Helgaheim, Jamalova Islands. She gained prominence after her single Don't Be So Shy rocked the Arkaystian charts before dropping off the radar. Imany will sing "The Good, The Bad and The Crazy" in semi final 1. She said she's looking to bring some soul to the contest.

Bonnie McKee, born 20 January 1984 is a singer-songwriter from Prekysta Tretsk. She will be singing her funky number "I Want It All" in semi final 1. In an interview with ATV News, McKee stated that she "wanted to give a throwback to the past but keeping the track current at the same time". As a result she believes she can appeal to a wider audience.

The Hardkiss is a progressive rock group from Olgogradov, Jamalova Islands that formed in 2011. They will be bringing their dark number "Shadows of Time" to the contest. Lead singer Yulia stated that "the song grabs your attention from the first second and doesn't let you go until it's over".

Sondr ft. John Cleere are a duo rising from Prekysta, Tretsk. They are joined by John Cleere who provides the vocals for their song, "Surviving". They believe their current sound will take them to the final per an interview with Jahm Magazine.

Kamshat Zholdybayeva is an Arkaystian artist from, Drakonnebo, Dragonae. Kamshat will be singing the only full non-English song in this semi final. Her ethnic sounds will certainly make her stand out from the crowd. In an interview with Arkaystian TV she stated she was proud to represent her native Dragonae and hopefully her country at the Maia Song Contest.

Cardiknox is an Arkaystian duo from Kazynt, Milykava. The duo formed in 2013. They will be bringing their synthpop number "On My Way" to the contest. They hope that their "feel good anthem" will take them to the final and that they can spread their sound across Maia.

AURORA, born 15 June 1996 is singer-songwriter from Vøstfjord, Björnska. She came to national attention after one of her songs featured in a television advert. She will be singing "Winter Bird" to close the first semi final of this year's contest. Her delicate vocals and spine-tingling notes have made her an early fan favourite.

Semi 2
King Deco is a musical artist from Kasia Beach, Milykava. She said she has been influenced by tropical and aquatic sounds in her music and is "bringing the summer vibes to Arkayvizyon" She will sing "Castaway", opening the second semi final.

Josef Salvat, born 28 October 1988 is a singer-songwriter from Prekysta, Tretsk. He will be singing "Open Season". He believes his song will will touch the wider audiences helping him into the final.

Lost Kings ft. Katelyn Tarver, are an EDM duo from Zemlya Plyazhiv, Kaysta. They are collaborating with vocalist Katelyn Tarver on their track "You". In an interview with ATV News the duo stated that "they're bringing fun and happiness to the contest" and that "the feel good vibes should help them to get votes".

Transviolet is a band pertaining from Prekysta, Tretsk. They emerged in popularity in 2015 following a successful remix of one of their tracks. The band are bringing their intense progressive pop track, "Bloodstream" to the contest. They have said they want to "bring something with a bit of edge to the contest".

TINI, more formally known as Martina Stoessel and born 21 March 1997 is an actress and singer from Zsamodar, Stekamova. She will be singing one of two non-English songs in the semi and is also the youngest artist in this year's contest at 19. TINI will sing "Yo Me Escaparé (I'll Run Away). In an interview with Arkaystian TV TINI stated that she doesn't think her inexperience will hamper her chances.

A.R.M.I.A is a girl group from Prekysta, Tretsk. They will be singing the song "Другая (In Danger)". They've grown in popularity throughout Arkaystia through their distinctive pop which has made them a fan favourite within the borders. They are hoping that they will be able to replicate that on an international scale to propel them into the final.

Pvris are a rock band from Olgagradov, Jamalova Islands. Their distinctive sound and black and white artistry aesthetic have set them apart in the music industry. They aim to stand out at the contest and hope that this will bring them to the final. Pvris will sing "You & I" in the second semi final.

MAX is the professional name of singer-songwriter Max Schneider, born 21 June 1992. He has also worked as a model and is an aspiring actor in Arkaystia. MAX will be bringing his high-intensity song "Wrong" to the contest where he showcases his broad vocal ability. He will close the second semi final.

Results
Feel free to send me your scores! I will try to get playlists as soon as possible and may lock in jury votes when I receive 9. You do not have to vote in both semis if you feel there are too many. Votes are welcome at anytime!

Semi Final 1
The results of semi final 1 were announced on 14 July 2016. On the 15 July 2016 it was announced that Kamshat Zholdybayeva received a wildcard to the final for scoring highest amongst the eliminated songs in the provincial televote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEzM_7_v924&list=PLU8TCgxXD3lrA8qVQk9B994OblJZwTYLY

Semi Final 2
The results of semi final 2 were announced on 15 July 2016. Two backup juries were used after two international juries could not be reached on the night. On the same date it was announced that King Deco received a wildcard to the final after receiving the most points of the eliminated songs off the provincial televote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnmVDIAzmEE&list=PLU8TCgxXD3lruV63HIB8FZLXTlmDq9ULa

Final
The running order for the final was announced on 16 July 2016 with voting ending after a week. The final would be held on 23 July 2016 and the winning song would be announced on the same night featuring an international jury and a provincial televote. Trisha Paytas was announced as the final interval act on 15 July 2016 singing a medley of her hit singles. Note: The voting system for the final will follow the typical MSC points system.

It was also announced that TINI would translate her song Yo Me Escaparé to English for the final. The change was approved by ATV and the Arkayvizyon organizing committee.

A playlist of the final songs is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50eCyqBrxDM&list=PLU8TCgxXD3lqAYtQhVHQs0dh4C0RUfJc-

Controversy
It was originally announced that Temekylopia would act as the 10th and final international jury in the Arkayvizyon final. However a dispute arose after online leaks appeared of a Temekylopian jury member stating that they "did not like any of the songs in the Arkayvizyon final". Following an investigation by ATV representatives it was announced that the Temekylopian jury vote would be discarded from the final vote and that the rest of the results would be final. The day following the final, Nastya Nemchuyk, part of ATV's head office stated that they were "disappointed that this occurred but that the Temekylopian jury vote ultimately did not change the winner of the contest" following an inquiry by Transviolet.